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A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
The commemorative passport begins rolling out July 6. Here’s who can get one—and who won’t.
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
7 Crazy-Cool Springtime Festivals in Europe
Festivals + Events
7 Crazy-Cool Springtime Festivals in Europe
March 3, 2016 08:40 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Cruise Control: Francesco Galli Zugaro
River Cruises
Cruise Control: Francesco Galli Zugaro
March 3, 2016 02:23 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Drinking It In: Ryan Chetiyawardana
Bars + Nightlife
Drinking It In: Ryan Chetiyawardana
March 3, 2016 01:19 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
7 Restaurants That Welcome Traveling Solo
Restaurants + Cafés
7 Restaurants That Welcome Traveling Solo
March 2, 2016 06:18 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Cruise News: A New Cruise Line with a Focus on Volunteering
Cruise News
A New Cruise Line with a Focus on Volunteering
March 2, 2016 02:57 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Ireland's Old-School Leap Year Tradition
History + Culture
In Ireland, Leap Year is for Marriage Proposals—Here Are 5 Romantic Spots to Do It
February 26, 2016 09:48 AM
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Yvonne Gordon
Cruise News: River Cruising Grows in the US
River Cruises
River Cruising Grows in the US
February 24, 2016 07:57 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Six Places Not to Miss in Buenos Aires
Cities We Love
Six Places Not to Miss in Buenos Aires
February 23, 2016 03:43 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Chefs' Picks for Where to Eat in Miami
Bars + Nightlife
Chefs’ Picks for Where to Eat in Miami
February 23, 2016 02:48 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
This Is Mexico City's Most Rambunctious Cocktail
Bars + Nightlife
This Is Mexico City’s Most Rambunctious Cocktail
February 22, 2016 07:44 PM
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Kate Bielamowicz
AFAR Experiences Dubai: Misconceptions & Revelations
History + Culture
AFAR Experiences Dubai: Misconceptions & Revelations
February 22, 2016 07:10 PM
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Joseph Diaz
Travel Insiders
The Art of Jetsetting: Rainy Chan
February 22, 2016 06:51 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Taste for Adventure: Daniel Boulud
Travel Insiders
Taste for Adventure: Daniel Boulud
February 22, 2016 06:38 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
How to Eat Like a Local in Melbourne
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Find Great, Affordable Food in Melbourne, Australia
February 19, 2016 07:16 PM
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Max Bonem
6 Reasons Why This Is the Perfect Parisian Detour
Weekend Getaways
6 Reasons Why This Is the Perfect Parisian Detour
February 19, 2016 05:55 PM
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Sara Pepitone
How to Relax in 5 of the World's Rowdiest Cities
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Relax in 5 of the World’s Rowdiest Cities
February 19, 2016 02:33 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Incredibly True Story of Renting a Friend in Tokyo
In the Magazine
The Incredibly True Story of Renting a Friend in Tokyo
February 19, 2016 01:52 PM
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Chris Colin
The Gold Standard
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How Hawaii Turns a Local into a Chef
Restaurants + Cafés
How Hawaii Turns a Local into a Chef
February 18, 2016 08:23 PM
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Aislyn Greene
The New Rule of Travel: Go Solo
From the Editor
The New Rule of Travel: Go Solo
February 18, 2016 08:05 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
This is the Quietest Bar in Chicago
Bars + Nightlife
This is the Quietest Bar in Chicago
February 18, 2016 07:31 PM
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Mark Byrne
Why You Need to Stay at The Joshua Tree House
Hotels
Why You Need to Stay at The Joshua Tree House
February 18, 2016 07:30 PM
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Ann Abel
How to Have the Most Relaxing Day in Mexico City
Cities We Love
How to Spend an Afternoon in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood
February 18, 2016 07:22 PM
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Sarah Baird
This New Hotel is Redefining Luxury Travel in India
Hotels
This New Hotel is Redefining Luxury Travel in India
February 18, 2016 07:21 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
5 Mid-Winter Reads We're Packing for Long Flights
Art + Culture
5 Mid-Winter Reads We’re Packing for Long Flights
February 18, 2016 06:41 PM
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Yutaka Dirks
Pittsburgh: The Ultimate Repurposed City
History + Culture
Pittsburgh: The Ultimate Repurposed City
February 18, 2016 06:25 PM
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Keith Flanagan
The Asia Hand: Brian Williams
Travel Insiders
The Asia Hand: Brian Williams
February 18, 2016 04:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
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